Senior PHP Developer

Summary

Join Employment Hero as a Senior Software Developer (PHP) and build a high-performance, scalable WordPress site from the ground up. This role involves designing and developing bespoke solutions tailored to modern WordPress architecture, utilizing the full potential of the Gutenberg editor. You will focus on performance, security, and minimal reliance on external plugins. Previous WordPress experience is not required; a willingness to learn and enhance your skills is sufficient. Employment Hero offers a remote-first work environment with flexibility, cutting-edge tools, and a collaborative team. You will receive ESOPs and access to various benefits, including generous paternity leave, subsidized egg freezing, a WFH office expense budget, and excellent learning and development opportunities.

Requirements

• Have experience in PHP development with a strong background in Laravel, Symfony, or other modern PHP frameworks
• Show willingness to learn and work with WordPress and Gutenberg
• Have a solid understanding of OOP, design patterns, and SOLID principles
• Have experience working with MySQL/MariaDB/PostgreSQL, including query optimization and database design
• Have a strong understanding of version control systems, particularly Git
• Have hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, or cloud-based deployments (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Have experience with unit testing & E2E testing
• Possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team
• Be familiar with Agile methodologies and working in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Build a high-performance, scalable WordPress site from the ground up
• Design and develop bespoke solutions tailored to modern WordPress architecture, utilizing the full potential of the Gutenberg editor
• Focus on performance, security, and minimal reliance on external plugins

Preferred Qualifications

• Have proficiency in building and integrating RESTful APIs
• Have some experience in developing custom WordPress plugins and themes
• Have an understanding of JavaScript, particularly React (used in Gutenberg blocks)
• Have knowledge of modern frontend technologies such as React, Vue.js, or Tailwind CSS
• Be familiar with headless CMS architectures
• Have prior experience working in a SaaS or product-based company
• Have experience working with hosting infra, Reverse Proxy, CDN, WAF, etc

Benefits

• Work remotely, with the flexibility to own your time and impact
• Access cutting-edge tools to amplify your work, knowledge and outputs
• Surround yourself with ambitious, outcome-driven colleagues who challenge you to do the best work of your life
• Own ESOP (employee share options) in one of the world’s fastest-growing tech companies
• Have access to a wide range of benefits that includes - a very generous paternity leave policy, subsidised egg freezing (so you can make the choice that’s right for you, on your terms), a WFH office expense budget, and outstanding learning & development opportunities